Howdy folks, new hog hunter here. Shot my first wild pig on our ranch last weekend. Had been seeing him on a game cam every night and knew he was a big boar. Needed a proper pig rig so i bought a new T/C Compass in 6.5 creedmoor and mounted a vortex viper scope. Installed a motion activated light on the feeder and started waiting for him to show up. Finally showed up at 12:30am last Sunday and I had my ducks in a row with a clear shot. Got him in the base of the ear and he dropped instantly in his tracks. Really exciting stuff and looking forward to clearing out more of them as they are doing a number on the pastures.
Howdy from Palo Pinto, Texas
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Howdy folks, new hog hunter here. Shot my first wild pig on our ranch last weekend. Had been seeing him on a game cam every night and knew he was a big boar. Needed a proper pig rig so i bought a new T/C Compass in 6.5 creedmoor and mounted a vortex viper scope. Installed a motion activated light on the feeder and started waiting for him to show up. Finally showed up at 12:30am last Sunday and I had my ducks in a row with a clear shot. Got him in the base of the ear and he dropped instantly in his tracks. Really exciting stuff and looking forward to clearing out more of them as they are doing a number on the pastures.
RattlesnakeDan
San Antonio Texas
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Congrats and Welcome! Nice first hog!
Nice work.
Keep After 'Em!
Keep After 'Em!
Pruhdlr, the Compass is a hellava rifle for the money. I picked it up for $225 after the $75 rebate they have on them right now. I have a steel plate at 300 yards and it shoots 3" groups with the cheapest creedmoor ammo I've found. Hard to believe they can produce that kind of accuracy at such a low price point.
They have the best price for the creedmoor, but they are on back order. I got mine at sportsman outdoor superstore for $299, with free shipping.
The trigger was too stiff from the factory, but I got it under 3lbs by removing one of the lock nuts on the adjuster. It is excellent after that simple modification.
Welcome!
Howdy neighbor! We just moved here earlier this year and love it. Gotta a little spread out by the Brazos.
That's my boy Buddy. He doesn't like pigs, haha. Buddy is 75 lbs to give you some idea of size. Thinking this boar is about 275, but didn't have a scale to verify.